Mrs. Barbara Karnes Denton, 68, of Kirksey, KY, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at her home.

Mrs. Denton was born on May 18, 1957 in Boyd County, KY to the late Walter and Norma Bouldin Karnes.  She retired from Murray State University and was a member of Goshen United Methodist Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Francis and Rebecca.

Those she lovingly leaves behind include her husband, Mr. Jesse Denton of Kirksey, KY; a daughter, Jeren of Murray, KY; three sisters, Jamie of Hanson, KY, Susan of Houston, TX, Jane of Murray, KY and one beloved granddaughter, Maple.

Her family welcomes visitors from 1 pm until 3 pm on Friday, October 3, 2025 at Kirksey United Methodist Church.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Kirksey UMC Food Bank, PO Box 8, Kirksey, KY 42054.

Imes Funeral Home & Crematory is entrusted with caring for her family.